Inside Cascade PBS Human Elements helped us learn the curiosity and humility of scientists PNW scientists went into the woods, ocean and outer space. We followed them. by Ted Alvarez / May 5, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Quarantine goals A reader asks: What exactly is the goal of quarantine, and are we there yet? by Ted Alvarez / April 30, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? License to drive Readers ask: When and where is it OK to get behind the wheel during a pandemic? We explore the gray area. by Ted Alvarez / April 23, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? What to do with social-distance violators Hint: Don't call 911. by Ted Alvarez / April 16, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Everyone’s asking about the outdoors In the first edition of our new weekly column, we explore the risks of walking, hiking or driving too far from home during a pandemic. by Ted Alvarez / April 9, 2020
Environment Human Elements: Why an octopus might think like an alien Researcher Dominic Sivitilli goes to the bottom of the sea to study the bizarre mind of the giant pacific octopus. by Sarah Hoffman & Ted Alvarez / February 3, 2020
Equity Washington sees surge of foster kids placed in hotels while they wait for treatment The Legislature may boost funds requested by Gov. Jay Inslee to better address severe behavioral cases. by Allegra Abramo InvestigateWest / January 30, 2020 / Updated at 10:50 a.m.
Equity In Washington’s foster care system, aging out often means ending up in prison When state support ends, many leaving the foster system find themselves on their own with no job skills or support system. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / December 17, 2019
Environment Crosscut Documentaries presents: The Rising Facing climate upheaval on Washington's coast, members of the Quinault tribe take to the sea in the canoes of their ancestors. by Sarah Hoffman & Ted Alvarez / December 2, 2019
Equity New program provides personalized support for homeless youth in Tacoma It is seen as an essential part of a countywide push to end youth homelessness by 2022. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / September 30, 2019